Ainhoa
Ainhoa is a girl's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
Town name associated with the Virgin Mary.
Origin and history
Ainhoa is a Basque Marian name derived from the town of Ainhoa in the French Basque Country, where a famous sanctuary of the Virgin Mary is located. It gained popularity in the Basque region in the mid-20th century and has recently seen increased usage in the United States. In the U.S., it is chosen by parents looking for a unique European name with rich cultural roots.
Popularity in the United States
2,481 babies in the United States have been named Ainhoa since 1880. It ranks #3547 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #905.
States where it is most popular
- FL (29.7 %)
- TX (21.6 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- NJ (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 816 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,648 |
Famous people named Ainhoa
- Ainhoa Arteta: Operatic Soprano, Singer
Fun facts
- The name comes from a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the French Basque village of Ainhoa.
- Ainhoa has experienced a notable surge in U.S. popularity, with over half of its total historical births recorded since 2020.